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A comprehensive technical guide on vapor smoothing, covering process, materials, equipment, safety, and benefits for digital design and hardware engineers.
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This Report shows how tools like artificial intelligence, digital twins, and on-demand manufacturing are no longer emerging concepts, but are already delivering measurable impact across the product lifecycle.
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Discover how Turkish forging manufacturer EGEMET Ege Metal optimized the inspection of large forged parts and molds using SCANOLOGY's SIMSCAN 42 handheld 3D scanner. The transition from manual measurement to digital inspection improved accuracy, efficiency, and production flexibility.
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Using a fleet of printers including an UltiMaker S3 and a MakerBot Method X, the team at Ocean Alliance was able to design, prototype, and build a sophisticated drone-based tagging system from the ground up.
Engineers Wiki. Most Asked Questions.
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What is 3D printing? This article goes over the basics of 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, covering its engineering principles and applications.
Microstepping Explained: Full Step, Half Step & Microstep
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Closed-Loop Stepper Motor: How Encoder Feedback Works
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The Next Byte Podcast is hosted by two young engineers - Daniel and Farbod - who select the most interesting tech/engineering cont...
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E2IP Technologies manufactures Flexible Heaters using Screen Printing Technology. This is one of the most important segments of printed and additive electronics with applications in cars, homes, and industrial settings.
Here’s what to do if you notice clicking noises, under-extrusion, or other print quality issues caused by extruder skipping on the Ender 3 by Creality.
Unwanted lines in 3D prints can show up for many reasons and take different forms. Here we look at the most common types of lines in 3D prints and how to eliminate them.
KIT researchers are developing a process with which, for the first time, mirrors with a reflection of more than 99 percent can be printed in variable sizes
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Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, the FibreSeeker 3 from FibreSeek is bringing continuous carbon fiber printing to a new audience.
In this episode, we explore how researchers have developed an AI system that can watch a 3D print as it's being made, detect mistakes, and automatically correct them before the print fails
In this episode, we explore a new 3D printable material that can quickly transform into a strong, bone-like scaffold capable of supporting new bone growth. Learn how this breakthrough could lead to faster recovery times and improve treatments for patients with serious bone injuries.
Unlock increased productivity with the BigRep ONE.5X, a cutting-edge large-scale FDM 3D printing.
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A comprehensive technical guide on vapor smoothing, covering process, materials, equipment, safety, and benefits for digital design and hardware engineers.
Discover how Turkish forging manufacturer EGEMET Ege Metal optimized the inspection of large forged parts and molds using SCANOLOGY's SIMSCAN 42 handheld 3D scanner. The transition from manual measurement to digital inspection improved accuracy, efficiency, and production flexibility.
2 minutes read
Using a fleet of printers including an UltiMaker S3 and a MakerBot Method X, the team at Ocean Alliance was able to design, prototype, and build a sophisticated drone-based tagging system from the ground up.
3 minutes read
Discover how to print with high-performance filaments like PEEK, PEKK, and ULTEM. Learn about their properties, hardware needs, challenges, and best practices for industrial-grade 3D printing.
In this article, I'll share key tips to help you create stronger, more efficient designs for FDM 3D printing.
6 minutes read
In this episode, we cover ETH Zurich's biodegradable heart patch that combines 3D printing, living heart cells, and smart materials to seal and heal damaged heart tissue - paving the way for true cardiac regeneration after heart attacks.
9 minutes read
What is ABS filament? This article explores the properties and applications of this robust thermoplastic.
Understand the fundamentals of media blasting and discover proven methods for improving surface adhesion, minimizing contamination, and achieving consistent, high-quality finishes in post-process operations.
EPFL researchers have pioneered a 3D printing method that grows metals and ceramics inside a water-based gel, resulting in exceptionally dense, yet intricate constructions for next-generation energy, biomedical, and sensing technologies.
3 minutes read
In this article, I'll share key tips to help you create stronger, more precise, and manufacturable designs for SLS 3D printing.
7 minutes read
MIT's SustainaPrint gives 3D printing the "Hannah Montana treatment" by combining eco-friendly plastics with tough materials only where needed, delivering the best of both worlds with strong AND sustainable prints
11 minutes read
This guide explores how to leverage infill to balance structural integrity with efficiency, ensuring your 3D prints meet specific performance needs while minimizing waste and production time.
7 minutes read
A decimal counter is a digital circuit that cycles through zero to nine using logic components. It is essential in clocks and timers. Making a decimal counter using seven-segment displays offers great opportunities for students to learn sequential logic, clock signals, and circuit integration.
Explore how 3D-Fuel's Pro PCTG filament advances additive manufacturing, offering higher impact strength, improved environmental resistance, and reliable printability for functional and industrial 3D printing applications.
In this article, I'll share key tips to help you design more reliable, high-performance parts for Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing.
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